The Source of Shadows

The Source of Shadows

Directed by John Rushing, Dycee Wildman, Daniel Robinette, James Bowsher, John Rhee, Jennifer Bonior, Adam O'Brien, Nicole Scherer, Sean Cruser, Ryan Bury, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Zev Chevat

Produced by Freestyle Digital Media, Luchagore Productions

202083 min5.5 / 10

A multi-director horror anthology that mines fear of the unknown through ten disparate tales, emphasizing atmospheric dread and visual strangeness over warmth or resolution.

This horror anthology film depicts ten tales of horror from twelve visionary directors as they take us on a journey to experience one of humanity’s most carnal fears; the fear of the unknown.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Source of Shadows end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.

  • Is The Source of Shadows scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is The Source of Shadows easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is The Source of Shadows violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is The Source of Shadows sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

22/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity31

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise32

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love8

How much audiences actually like it

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Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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